Former presidential aspirant and publisher Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, mocked the former Attorney General of Federation, Abubakar Malami, during an appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja, jokingly criticizing his past role in government and the state of the justice system.
In a video making the rounds on social media, Sowore was seen addressing Malami directly, saying the former minister of justice was now experiencing the same system he once defended.
“You see how it feels now to be persecuted. When you were with Buhari at that time, you were bragging. We warned you then that there is failure in the justice system, but you didn’t listen, and now the system is dealing with you,” Sowore said.
He added, “There is failure in the system. The system is dealing with you now.”
Sowore, who has had previous encounters with police enforcement, made symbolic gestures during the exchange, gifting Malami a “revolutionary cap.”
“I want to give you my cap. This is a revolutionary cap,” he said.
Despite his criticism, Sowore applauded Malami’s resilience, stating, “At least I’m glad that you are strong.”
The human rights activist insisted that the challenges facing the country’s justice system affect both critics and former officials alike.
“We are not all on the same side… even the oppressors are oppressing you now,” he said.
Sowore restated his long-held views on Nigerian government and accountability.
“As far as the Nigeria project is concerned, no matter how powerful you people are, we will never support you. We are resilient till tomorrow,” he said.
Malami reacted briefly throughout the exchange, stating that he was still involved in legal actions.
“I can never be down. Well, I have been attending all my court sittings. I will keep attending. And I remain strong,” he said.
The former minister added that he has been attending all African Democratic Congress, or ADC, meetings but could not attend the opposition summit in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the weekend.
